Rigol DM3058E Quick Guide

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Publication number QGA03108-1110 Jan. 2013
DM3058/DM3058E Digital Multimeter
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Safety Notice
Review the following safety precautions carefully before operating the instrument to avoid any personal injuries or damages to the instrument and any products connected to it.
The instrument should be serviced by qualified personnel only. Avoid Fire or Personal Injury. Use Proper Power Cord. Use the power cord designed for the
instrument as authorized in your country only. Ground the Instrument. The instrument is grounded through t he grounding conductor of the po wer cor d. To avoid electr ic s hock th e instrument grounding conductor(s) must be grounded properly before making connections to the input or output terminals of the instrument. Observe all Terminal Ratings. To avoid f ire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and marks on the instrument. Follow the user’s guide for further ratings information before making connections to the instrument. Do not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed. Use Proper Fuse. Use the fuse of th e type, voltage and current ratings as specified for the instrument. Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is on. Do not Operate With Suspected Failures. If suspected damage occurs with the instrument, have it inspected by qualified service personnel before further operations.
Do not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions. Do not Operate in an Explosive atmosphere. Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
The disturbance test o f all the models meet the limit values of A in the standard of EN 61326: 1997+A1+A2+A3, but can’t meet th e limit values of B.
Input Terminal Protection Limitation
Protection limitation is def ined for the input terminal:
1 Main input (HI and LO) terminal
HI and LO terminals are used for Voltage, Resistance,
Capacitance, Continuity, Frequency and Diodes measurement. Two protection limitations are defined:
1) HI-LO protection limitation: 1000VDC or 750VAC. It is the maximum measurable voltage. The limitation can be
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expressed as 1000Vpk.
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2) LO-ground protection limitation. LO terminal can safely “float” 500Vpk r el ati ve to the ground.
The maximum protection limitation of HI terminal relative to the ground is 1000Vpk. Therefore, the sum of the “float” voltage and the measured voltage cannot exceed 1000Vpk.
2 Sampling (HI Sense and LO Sense) termina l
HI Sense and LO Sense are used for 4-Wire Resistance
Measurement. Two protection limitations are defined:
1) HI Sense-LO Sense protection limitation: 200Vpk.
2) LO Sense-LO protection limitation: 2Vpk.
3 Current input (I) terminal
I and LO terminal are used for current measurement. The
maximum current which go through the I terminal is limited to 10A by the fuse on the rear panel.
NOTE: Voltage on the current input terminal corresponds to voltage on LO terminal. To obtain favorable protection, specified fuse should be used.
IEC Measurement Category II Overvoltage Protection
To protect against the danger of electric shock, DM3058/DM3058E provides overvoltage protection for line-voltage mains connections meeting both of the following conditions: 1 The HI and LO input terminals are connected to the mains
under Measurement Category II conditions, defined below.
2 The mains are limited to a maximum line voltage of 600VAC. WARNING: IEC Measurement Category II includes electrical
devices connected to mains at an outlet on a branch circuit. Such devices include most small appliances, test equipment, and other devices that plug into a branch outlet or socket. DM3058/DM3058E may be used to make measurements with the HI and LO inputs connected to mains in such devices (up to 600VAC), or to the branch outlet itself. However, DM3058/DM3058E m ay not be used with its HI and LO inputs connected to mains in permanently installed electrical devices such as the main circuit-breaker panel, sub-panel disconnected boxes, or permanently wired motors. Such devices and circuits are subject to overvoltage that may exceed the protection limits of DM3058/DM3058E.
Voltag es above 600VAC may be measured only in circuits
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that are isol ate d fro m mai ns . H owe ve r, t rans ie nt ov ervo lta ge is also present on circuits that are isolated from mains. DM3058/DM3058E is designed to safely withstand occasional transient overvoltage up to 4000Vpk. Do not use this equipment to measure circuits where transient overvoltage could exceed this level.
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Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in This Guide. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING: Warning statements indicate the conditions
or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: Caution statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property .
CAT I (1000V) IEC Measurement Category II. The highest measureable voltage is 1000Vpk in the HI-LO terminal.
CAT II (600V): IEC Measurement Category II. Inputs
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Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product: DANGER indicates an injury or hazard that may immediately
happen. WARNING indicates an injury or hazard that may not immediately happen. CAUTION indicates that a potential damage to the instrument or other property might occur.
may be con n ect ed to mains (up to 600VAC) under Category II over vo ltage condition s .
Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:
Hazardous Voltage
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Safety Warning
Protective Earth Terminal
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Chassis Ground
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Contents
Contents ................................................................................ V
Necessary Inspection ............................................................... 1
Handle Adjustment .................................................................. 4
To Connect Power Cord ............................................................ 5
To Connect Test Lead .............................................................. 7
To Connect USB, RS232 , LAN and GPIB Ports ............................ 13
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 14
Contact Us ............................................................................. 15
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Necessary Inspection

1 Inspect the shipping container for damage.
Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has been checked mechanically and electrically.
2 Inspect the ins trument.
In case there is any mechanical damage or defect, notify the RIGOL Sales Representative. If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs of stress, notify the carrier as well as the RIGOL sales off ic e. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection.
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3 Check the accessories.
Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in the following pages.
If the contents are incomplete or damaged, notify the RIGOL Sales Representative.
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I. Front Panel of the Instrument
Front Panel
II. Standard Accessory
A Power Cord A USB Cable
Two Test Leads Two Alligator Clips
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(Use with the test lead)
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A CD-ROM* Backup Fuse A Quick Guide
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The CD-ROM includ esUser’s Gui de and Application Softwar e.
III. Optional Accessories
RS232 Cable Kelvin T e st Clips
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All the accessories (standard and optional) are available by contacting your local RIGOL office.
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Handle Adjustment

To adjust the handle position of DM3058/DM3058E Multimeter, please grip the handle by t he sides and pull it outwa rd. Then , rotate the handle to the desired positi on as shown in the following figure.
To Adjust the Handle
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Viewing Positions Carrying Position
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To Connect Power Cord
Before you connect the instrument to a power sour c e, please select the voltage selector according to the power supply. Then, connect the power cord as shown in the following figure.

To Connect Power Cor d

Turn on th e power switch on the rear panel, then press the power key on the front panel to start up the Multimeter.
If unable to start up the Multimeter, take the following steps:
1 Check the power cord connection; 2 Che ck if the p ower switch on the rear panel has been turned
on;
3 After the inspections, if the power key is not lit, plea se take out
the fuse and check , refe r t o t he fuse s pecification s hown in the User’ Guide to change the fuse if needed.
4 After the above inspections, the power key is still not lit, please
contact RIGOL for help.
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Power Selection
The Multimeter operates on multiple power distribution standards and must be set up to ope rate on t he line voltage th at will power it . If the selected line voltage does not match the power that the Multimeter will be plugged into, the Multimeter’s linevoltage setting must be changed. The power selector is under the power switch on the rear panel.
To change the fuse
The fuse located in the rear panel of the Multimeter, it is a kind of fast-melt, no-burst, F300mA, 5×20mm one.
To Change the Fuse
Operation steps: 1 Disconnect the power. Use the Straight Screwdriver to press
down the block (as the dashed line point out), and then pull out the seat of the fuse.
2 Choose the correct voltage shelves location in the voltage
selected switches.
3 Enclose the seat of the fuse to the slot after placed the fuse.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock or fire, do not use
makeshift fuses or short-circuit the fuse holder.
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To Connect Test Lead

1 DC Voltage Measurement
Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.
DC Voltage
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2 AC Voltage Measurement
Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.
AC Voltage
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3 DC Current Measurement
Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.
DC Current
4 AC Current Measurement
Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.
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AC Current
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5 2-Wire Resistance Measurement
Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.
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Resistance
6 4-Wire Resistance Measurement
Connect test leads as shown in the following f igure; red test lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.
4-Wire Sense HI
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Resistance
4-Wire Sense LO
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7 Capacitance Measurement
Connect test leads with the Capacitance as shown in the following figure; red test lead to th e positive pole, black test lead to the negative pole.
Capacitance
8 Continuity Testing
Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.
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Open or Closed Circuit
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9 Diode Testing
Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.
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10 Frequency/Period Measurement
Connect test leads as shown in the following figure; red test lead to the HI Terminal, black test lead to the LO Terminal.
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AC Signal
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11 Sensor Measurement
Sensor
Voltage, Resistance, thermocouple and Frequency Sensor
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Sensor
Current Sensor
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To Connect USB, RS232, LAN and GPIB Ports

DM3058/DM3058E has plenty of I/O po rt s . To use any of the ports, follow the next instruction.
Connect USB Host Connect USB Device
Connect RS232 Port Connect LAN Port* Connect GPIB Port*
Note*: LAN and GPIB interfaces are only supported by DM3058.
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Troubleshooting

1 When pressing the power switch, the Multimeter has
blank screen with nothing displaying:
(1) Check if the power is correctly connected. (2) Check if the main power switch on the rear panel has been
turned on. (3) Check if the safety fuse has been blown, repla ce it if necessary. (4) Restart the instrument. (5) If it still can’t work prope rly, please contact RIGOL for help.
2 When connecting a current signal, the reading has not
change:
(1) Check if the test lead is correctly connected to current jack o r
the LO jack. (2) Check if the safety fuse in the cur rent location on the rear panel
has blown. (3) Check if the measure location has switched to the DCI or ACI
place correctly. (4) Check whether the input is ACI but the shelves location is DCI.
3 When connecting a DC power signal, the reading
display is abnormality:
(1) Check if the test lead is correctly connected with the current
jack or the LO jack. (2) Check if the safety fuse in the current location on the back
panel has been blown. (3) Check the measure location has switched to the DCI or DCV
place correctly. (4) Check whether the input is DCI but the shelves location is ACI.
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Contact Us

If you have any problem or requirement when using our products, please contact RIGOL Technologies, Inc. or your local distributors, or visit: www.rigol.com.
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